paraprofessional
paraprofessional
Definition
para·pro·fes·sional (-prō fes̸h′ə nəl)
noun
a worker trained to perform certain functions, as in medicine or teaching, but not licensed to practice as a professional
Etymology: para- + professional
paraprofessional
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: This workshop is suitable for all beginners including paraprofessionals and newly qualified staff as well as reprographics and ICT staff.
Adjective modifier
- other: Should RCVS seek power to regulate the conduct of veterinary nurses and other paraprofessionals who may from time to time become recognized?
Modifies a noun
- staff: Ingham, A. The attitudes of paraprofessional library staff with relation to public access to the internet.
- level: Increasingly, much of this is being done at paraprofessional level which has led to some confusion about how professional work should be defined.
- qualification: A paraprofessional qualification in librarianship would be an advantage.
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